The latest Studio XPS M1640 might just be one of the most handsome gaming multi-media desktop replacements to date. The combination of Obsidian Black lid with Genuine leather at the base, set off by an anodized aluminum strip that stretches the width of the top and connects to a pair of thick, sturdy hinges (which bear the XPS logo), the wedge-shaped profile, slot-loading optical drive, touch-sensitive media buttons and backlit keyboard of the Studio XPS 16 brings with it luxury and style worth drooling over.

The Dell Studio XPS line emphasizes style without sacrificing functionality. The sleek design combines with a powerful Core_i5 Processor, 1Gb of GDDR3 gamer-friendly ATI graphics, and Full HD 1080p display come together to make for an awesome notebook. The stylish design and solid build quality combined with excellent performance and great features make this one of the better desktop replacements for consumers. The Dell Studio XPS M1640 is designed for those who want style, power, and cutting-edge features.

This latest model XPS16 model with a sub-model of XPS_1647 is equipped with the latest Core_i5 mobile processor. Instead of explaining the features of the the Intel Core_i5 processor we would rather show what it can do. It has been a practice at CoolTOYZ to measure the performance of any new system using the Windows Experience Index and in this system we find the the processor and Graphic processing unit(GPU) is perfectly matched with a rating of 6.7Points. It is rare to find this type of performance match, and benefits the gamer in you as the graphics is able to match the latest Core_i5 processor.

Anyone looking for a cutting-edge multimedia notebook should instantly fall in love with the Dell Studio XPS16s full High Definition 1080P display. The Dell Studio XPS16's display sports edge-to-edge glass with a 16-to-9-aspect-ratio, an Ultra High Resolution 1,920x1,080(1080P) panel featuring next-generation LED back lighting wow that is a tiring to say!. The 16:9 aspect ratio, common in HDTVs, is the new trend for laptop screens and will inevitably replace the current 16:10 form factor. The LCD features a high-def resolution of 1,920 x 1,080, and its LED backlight helps the panel deliver a wider color range than lower-end screens while also consuming less energy. Image and video reproduction on the Studio XPS 16s screen is particularly noteworthy: Colors are vibrant and well-saturated, making the machine a joy to use for photo and video work.

To complement the multimedia experience The XPS M1640 features a down-firing subwoofer as well as stereo speakers that flank the keyboard. The speakers for the Studio XPS 16 are located on either side of the keyboard next to the top two rows of keys. Thanks to the two large stereo speakers and built-in subwoofer the speaker quality was extremely good compared to most notebooks.

As stated previously the very fast Core_i5 processor is a perfect match for the equally impressive ATI Mobilty Radon HD 4670 from AMD which is a DirectX 10.1 notebook graphics adapter with one (1GB) gigabyte of GDDR3 video memory. Technically the HD4670 is a higher clocked Mobility Radeon HD 4650. The gaming performance of the GPU lies between the desktop HD 4650 and 4670. Therefore, most DirectX 9 games (like Call of Duty 4, F.E.A.R., or Unreal Tournament 3) should be playable in high details (in 1024x768). Demanding DX10 games from 2008 like Crysis run only in medium details fluently.

We share the same opinion with PCMag when they stated that - "Seeing how every laptop maker is putting in the same processors and advertising 4GB of memory, home-theater features, and big screens, Dell decided to raise the bar with the XPS 16. Design is its biggest differentiator, as it uses not just one but a number of the hottest techniques in manufacturing. Its display is none too shabby as well. Photographers and professionals can reap the benefits of the LED widescreen and the 1080p resolution without paying outrageous prices for them. For this, the XPS 16 reigns as our new Editors' Choice for the media center category, trumping the HP HDX16t." <click here>